Clerical Officer

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341) to join our Medical Records team. The Band 2 post offers a salary range of £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata) plus a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata).

You will provide general clerical support to the secretarial team, process patient data and clinical notes, and work with MS Office. The post requires English Standard Grade or equivalent and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Secretarial skills and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Standard Grade or equivalent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to the secretarial team for clinics, theatre sessions, reception, and ward clerical work.
• Ensure patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

English proficiency

Education

English qualification (Standard Grade or equivalent)

Job description

Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341)

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata) Bank working arrangements are used to cover shifts/part shifts where, for example, we have vacant posts or unexpected absence/illness.

Bank Opportunities Available Clerical Officer (Ref: 259341) Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata) Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata) Bank working arrangements are used to cover shifts/part shifts where, for example, we have vacant posts or unexpected absence/illness.

Do you have secretarial skills and experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Standard Grade or equivalent in English? Would you like to play a key role in our busy Medical Records team?

Clerical Officers provide general clerical support to the secretarial team to ensure that clinics, theatre sessions, reception services and ward clerical work is organised in an efficient and timely manner and that patient data and clinical notes are filed correctly and efficiently.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role details can be viewed on

Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found

For an informal discussion, please contact Ryan Sandison, Support Services Supervisor on 01595 743000.

Closing date: 27/09/26

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable. If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please visit our support centre: or call 0161 850 2004. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.